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ArrowHead Excavations LLC
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Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Our services include: Grading & Ditching, Trenching, Culvert Installation, Pond Building and Restoration, Demolition, Concrete and Rock Removal, and much more. We take pride in doing the best work for affordable prices. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

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Voss Contracting LLC
New to Angi

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Here at Voss Contraction, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n\n

Response time5 hrs
Mid Iowa Site Services, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

With over 20 years of experience, Mid Iowa Site Services is the solution for all your demolition, excavation, and gravel needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed there's no question who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!\n

Response time3 hrs
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Clinton Dynamics
New to Angi

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Clinton Dynamics is a locally owned excavation, land management, and hauling company serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and surrounding Eastern Iowa communities. We specialize in septic systems, site preparation, demolition, grading, and hauling to help property owners bring their vision to life. Our service areas include Vinton, Marion, North Liberty, Mt. Vernon, Center Point, and more—contact us to see if we service your area!\n\nWhether you need pond construction, right-of-way clearing, or material hauling, we provide free estimates and work on your schedule to get the job done right.\n\nFrom clearing land to tearing down old structures, we make the process simple and stress-free. Call us today to discuss your project!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

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